Tip of the week - How to hit the 'Punch Shot'
The punch is a shot that starts off low and stays low on the target line. There may be times when the wind is picking up or potentially you're hitting under some trees therefore you need to keep the ball low using what we call a ‘punch shot’. Here are few key tips to help you be able to hit this shot:~
1. Ball in the middle of stance It's vital that if you need to keep the ball low, it needs to be in the middle or back of your stance so you're hitting down on the ball at impact which in turn reduces the loft of the club. 2. Majority of weight on left-hand side Another way to hit low and down on the ball is to shift the majority of your weight on your left-hand. 3. Push your hands forward towards the target As well as having a majority of your weight forward, you also need to bring your wrists forward to reduce the loft of the club at impact. Start with them ahead of the ball at address and impact. 4. Three-quarter backswing and short follow-through Having only a three-quarter backswing will give you more control on any shot and especially for a low punch. It allows you to have a stable swing and reduce the spin on the golf ball. Too much spin creates a higher trajectory.
If you would like to work on this shot or any other aspect of your game then get in touch. Our team of PGA Professionals can help you along the way. For more information or to book a lesson call 01749 679059 or click here.
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